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Lidge, Eyre, Ibanez To Have Surgery
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Brad Lidge, Scott Eyre and Raul Ibanez will each have surgery next week.
It turns out that Lidge was injured this year, but it’s not his knee. On Wednesday, Lidge will have surgery to repair loose bodies in his elbow. In addition, he will need to have his flexor/pronatorÂ...
Phillies Nation Podcast 18: Marshall Harris
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Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast!
Just a few days removed from a World Series defeat, Comcast SportsNet’s Marshall Harris talks with Pat Gallen about the season that was for the Philadelphia Phillies. Pat and Marshall also look ahead to next season and what the future...
Odds And Ends: Lee’s Option Picked Up
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The season just ended, but the Phillies kicked off the offseason with their first move.
The Phillies picked up Cliff Lee’s $8 million option for the 2010 season.Â
No surprise here. There is still a possibility that Lee will be signed to a long term deal. The Phillies...
Myers Will Not Return Next Season
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Brett Myers has been told by Ruben Amaro Jr. that he will not return to the Phillies in 2010. Amaro talked with Myers and made it clear that the team would not pursue him.
Myers will be a free agent and should draw considerable attention as either a starter or reliever. In eight...
Video: Did you catch the Phillies game last night?
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This is a pretty gross Phillies ad.
Phillies – commercial from Robert Cain on Vimeo.
Somebody Has to Say It
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The immediate days after the World Series were surely more fun last year.
At the same time, losing hurt a lot more in 1993. So I guess it’s true: winning is the easiest cure for losing. Had the Phillies not beat the Rays last season, I’d probably be beside myself after a loss like...
Proud to be a Phan
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I am so proud of the Philadelphia Phillies! Sure, we’re all disappointed that they lost, but I am more proud than upset.
These boys played terrific. Their first win of the year came from behind, and that set the tone for the season.  The regular season and postseason were...
Phillies Fall Short as Yankees win World Series
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Remember.
Remember the chilly April, the awesome May, the blistering July, and the September that sealed it up. Remember the death of a legend. Remember the thrilling comebacks, the five all-stars, and a third straight division crown. Remember the late night’s against the...
World Series Gameday: Phillies At Yankees, Game 6
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Philadelphia Phillies (2-3) at New York Yankees (3-2)
Pedro Martinez, RHP (0-1) vs. Andy Pettitte, LHP (1-0)
Time: 7:57 p.m at Yankees Stadium
Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 51 degrees
TV: FOX
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Once again, it’s do or die. Cliff Lee and Chase Utley pushed...
Phillies Nation Podcast 17: Todd Kalas
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Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast!
On this very special WORLD SERIES edition of the podcast, Pat Gallen is joined by none other than Todd Kalas, son of legendary Phillies announcer Harry Kalas. Pat and Todd break down the pitching match up for tonight, what the offenses are...
Scenarios for Games 6 & 7
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Here is what we know: Pedro Martinez will start Game 6, going up against Andy Pettitte (maybe?), who will pitch on three days rest. Martinez is fully rested, having pitched Game 2 on Thursday.
Beyond that, it’s a crapshoot and Charlie Manuel will likely wing it from here on out...
Hamels and Myers exchange words
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According to Yahoo! Sports, Brett Myers and Cole Hamels reportedly exchanged some heated words in the clubhouse following the Phillies 8-6 win on Monday night.
Myers basically asked Hamels what he was doing there, following Hamels’ remarks a day earlier about wanting the season...
Staying Alive: Phillies Send Series Back to NY
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The World Series is headed back to the Bronx! Facing elimination, Chase Utley and Cliff Lee led the Phillies to an important 8-6 victory.
Red-hot Alex Rodriguez quickly put the Yankees on the board. A-Rod’s World Series slump is history, but Chase Utley made history of...
World Series Gameday: Yankees at Phillies, Game 5
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New York Yankees (3-1) at Philadelphia Phillies (1-3)
A.J. Burnett, RHP, vs. Cliff Lee, LHP
Time: 7:57 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 47 degrees
TV: FOX
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Journey made popular the phrase “Don’t Stop Believin’”. So...
High Hopes for Game 5
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Hopefully this works for tonight’s game. High hopes everyone…
Next time you’re found with your chin on the ground, there a lot to be learned, so look around.
Just what makes that little old ant think he’ll move that rubber-tree plant? Anyone knows an ant can...
Heartbreaking 9th Sends Phils to 3-1 Series Deficit
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This one is hard to write.
As the Phillies now sit on the brink of elimination – the season truly hanging in the balance – there are several what-if’s to look back on that occur throughout an at bat, a game, and even a series. There were many throughout this gut-wrenching Game...
World Series Gameday: Yankees At Phillies, Game 4
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New York Yankees (2-1) at Philadelphia Phillies (1-2)
CC Sabathia, LHP, vs. Joe Blanton, RHP
Time: 8:20 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 56 degrees
TV: FOX
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The Phillies must even up the series after dropping last night’s game. Joe...
Hamels Struggles Getting the Best of Him
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CBSSports.com is reporting that Cole Hamels “can’t wait for it to end.”
One can only assume the season, and although he probably isn’t pushing for a quick conclusion to the current series, Hamel’s frustrations certainly came to a crescendo on Saturday...
Hamels, Bullpen Hammered; Yanks Take Series Lead
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There are a few different players one can point to when placing blame regarding the Phillies 8-5 loss to New York. One however, sticks out like a very sore thumb.
Cole Hamels has struggled all season. Earlier in the year, after a less than stellar performance against the Marlins,...
World Series Gameday: Yankees at Phillies, Game 3
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New York Yankees (1-1) at Philadelphia Phillies (1-1)
Andy Pettitte, LHPÂ vs. Cole Hamels, LHP
Time: 7:57 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Few Showers, 69 degrees
TV: FOX
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When asked if this year felt “more like a World Series” compared to last...
Phillies Nation Podcast: Episode 16
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Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast!
On yet another special WORLD SERIES podcast, Pat is joined by two amazing guests. First up is Amy K. Nelson from ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine to break it down. Amy picks the Yankees to win the series in six, but give Phillies fans hope...
Burnett Burns Phils, Yankees Even Series
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They say sports make for great theatre. There’s drama and nail-biting action. Perhaps the element that makes baseball the most entertaining are the story-lines that highlight each game. When Charlie Manuel announced that Pedro Martinez would get the nod in New York, the script...
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